Heavy rain forecast prompts flood fears, PTSD concerns in WNC communities
The upcoming forecast is looking towards heavy rain and potential flooding over the next few days, which can strike fear for ...
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The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
North Carolina State Auditor's Office launches online Helene Recovery Dashboard
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard on Feb. 11, according to a news release ...
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen ...
NCDOT monitors Helene-impacted infrastructure as heavy rains expected soon in WNC
With heavy rainfall expected in the mountains in the coming days, it begs the question: How is infrastructure in Western ...
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...
The revamped Superdome is set to host its 8th Super Bowl after half a century of memorable moments
NFL coach Sean Payton remains a fan of the nearly 50-year-old Superdome, where he paced the home sideline for 15 seasons. “I ...
Under the Dome: Stein asks NC lawmakers for $1B in Helene recovery funds
Gov. Josh Stein is asking state lawmakers for $1.07 billion in Hurricane Helene recovery funds to address Western North ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
North Fork Fire is now 65% contained, U.S. Forest Service says
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now 65% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
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Wildfire Threat Could Burn Helene-Hit North Carolina Communities Off the Map
Months of neglect from federal officials threatened to combine the worst elements of two recent major disasters. Fortunately, residents in western North Carolina, a region ravaged by Hurricane Helene ...
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.